Michael Jordan's 1998 Finals Jersey Sells for $14 Million
A game-worn, autographed jersey from Jordan's final NBA Finals season sells for record price.
The Brief
- Jersey from Game 2 of 1998 NBA Finals sold for $14 million.
- Second-largest sale for a game-worn sports jersey in history.
- Purchased by Miami real estate investor Ron Firman.
A game-worn, autographed Chicago Bulls jersey worn by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for $14 million, setting a new record for basketball memorabilia.
The jersey, featured in the Last Dance documentary, was acquired by Miami real estate investor Ron Firman in a private sale, according to Hunt Auctions.
The sale marks the second-largest transaction for a game-worn sports jersey, behind the $24.12 million paid for Babe Ruth's 1932 World Series jersey.
Jordan and the Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz in six games to win the 1998 championship, their sixth and final title in Chicago.
Game 2, played on June 5, 1998, in Salt Lake City, saw Chicago even the series 1-1, with Jordan scoring 37 points in a 93-88 victory.
Jordan later won his sixth and final Finals MVP award, which was two more than anyone else in NBA history.
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